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Meng Xiaotian responded in a daze

Zheng Yi replied to Xiao Guo: Do you have any photos? I've been hearing your brother talk about you these past few days, but I haven't seen you in person, and it's making me anxious

Yin Guo made a sound of "hm" upon realizing that the trash can was actually right behind her. She was unaware of how she had missed it just moments ago. She crumpled the wrapper of the hamburger into a ball and threw it into the trash can before leaving the train station with her cousin

What happened

The car drove for twenty minutes, delivering them to the hotel

Yin Guo carried his bag on his back, while Meng Xiaotian's backpack was lowered and stuffed under his legs

"Fortunately, I made it in time," Wu Wei pushed Lin Yiyang towards the window, while he himself sat on the outer side, unzipping his cold-resistant clothing, and gasping for breath said, "I was just afraid I wouldn't catch up with you"

At the entrance of the hamburger shop, Meng Xiaotian walked out biting into a hamburger, while Yin Guo lowered her head to book a ride

... ...

Due to the heavy snowfall, work and classes were suspended here for two days, and normal operations just resumed yesterday

Before long, Wu Wei pulled on the strap of Lin Yiyang's sports bag and walked this way: "Hurry, let's take the bus"

Yin Guo felt helpless

Lin Yiyang just happened to reply on WeChat

Wu Wei did not have enough money to buy a train ticket, so he tried every possible means on the train and managed to buy two discounted bus tickets. For the past hour, he had been chattering in Lin Yiyang's ear, boasting that he had spent all his savings on the bus tickets. He insisted that if Lin Yiyang did not return to New York with him, it would mean he was not a true brother, that he was ungrateful and heartless.

Yin Guo nodded. She remembered that during Zheng Yi's first year here, the expenses for tuition, accommodation, and skiing vacations indeed amounted to quite a sum. However, that young lady was used to spending lavishly, so it was difficult to set a standard.

Since I am planning to treat him to a meal anyway, it is fine to let him choose.

She is well aware that first-time tourists enjoy taking photos, so she proactively stepped aside, eating her hamburger. After finishing, while looking for a trash can, her cousin had already made a round and returned: "Let's go"

Xiao Guo: [pouts] Not very handsome, deceiving the public

Lin Yiyang listened to four-character idioms for a full hour

Lin Yiyang pulled up the collar of his sportswear, covering most of his face, trying to avoid this chatterbox

That was quite a blunder

Xiao Guo replied to Tian Tian: Alright, I admit, it is quite good

Meng Xiaotian turned to ask the staff who assisted them with check-in, is this restaurant far? Is it worth going to?

No need to be polite

"Did you hear that? What the driver said?" Meng Xiaotian asked softly

The train arrived in Washington, D.C. before dark

Having known each other for many years, he is well aware that Wu Wei possesses all the attributes of a stubborn adhesive plaster, exhibiting remarkable tenacity. He cannot be driven away by threats or insults; as long as he wants you to do something, he will certainly make it happen. There is no escaping today; he will definitely return to New York.

Two minutes later

Bad, completely forgotten, he can see Meng Xiaotian's Moments.

bad

Yin Guo had not left for two minutes when a Chinese man walked through from the rear carriage to here; it was the bespectacled man from that day.

The Black woman next to Lin Yiyang just got off the station while holding a child, and the seat beside him is empty

Yin Guo enjoys singing against him, and has become accustomed to it, routinely rebutting from below

"You have five minutes, hurry up and take the photo," Yin Guo pointed around.

The chocolate is wrapped in aluminum foil, crumpled and twisted into a ball

Yes, of course there is

Meng Xiaotian, sitting in the front row, saw Yin Guo concede and turned around to wink at her

Lin: It was so much fun, I have returned to New York

After the car had been driving for a short while, Meng Xiaotian had already covered his face with his outer garment and fallen asleep

Yin Guo lowered his head to check Uber, and the ride was arriving soon

Never mind, I will see if I can buy a slice of pizza on the way to catch the bus later. If I'm lucky, I might come across a dollar a slice.

Xiao Guo replied to Zheng Yi: Generally, an ordinary person, my younger brother is exaggerating

Lin Yiyang knew what he was there for, so he remained silent

Lin: There is a place called OLD EBBITT GRILL near the White House, which is quite good; you should give it a try

She straightened her posture

Apart from Zheng Yi's reply, he can see everything that I and my cousin have said, without missing a single word, he has seen it all

Yin Guo was preoccupied with thoughts and did not hear

Wu Wei opened his backpack and rummaged for a long time before finding 1/3 of a chocolate bar, which he handed to Lin Yiyang

Four characters, very brief. No fees for the transfer either

Standing with an empty stomach, Lin Yiyang looked around and spotted a hamburger shop

Yin Guo angrily elbowed Meng Xiaotian

Every day, reply to Xiaoguo: Can you be pragmatic and realistic?

Lin Yiyang closed his eyes, resting his head against the car window, and said softly: "That day I treated the children to drinks, the money was all spent, and I have no money to buy a train ticket"

The ticket inspector walked from the rear carriage to this one, beginning to check the tickets one by one. Yin Guo took the phone from Meng Xiaotian's palm, found the electronic ticket, showed it to the ticket inspector, and then stuffed his cousin's phone back into his hand

I take out my wallet," Wu Wei said as he opened it for him to see, "Look, how much is left? Let's spend it together, through thick and thin.

Looking out the window again, it was him

Looking at the Moments again, there is a notification indicating a new reply

It is even more awkward to discuss his appearance enthusiastically in front of Lin Yiyang than it was to check identification that night

Every day: A recommendation from the most handsome person I have ever seen in my life. [Heart]

Meng Xiaotian was standing nearby, seemingly chatting with someone. Once they entered the elevator, he suddenly smiled at her and said: "The handsome guy told me that it was a shame we made a trip for nothing, and he feels very sorry about it. He will treat us to this meal."

She read her own message several times, feeling so embarrassed that she did not know what to do

Meng Xiaotian felt a flutter in her heart: "Shall I check the phone and make a reservation?"

Museums and municipal buildings began to appear regularly along the roadside. The driver of the booked car was a middle-aged white woman. Noticing that Meng Xiaotian raised his phone, she deliberately slowed down and enthusiastically informed him of the name of each building. Seeing that the two did not have any suitcases, she guessed that they were not there for tourism and asked if they were there to study.

There is no problem with going to the restroom, she nudged her cousin awake: "I am going to the restroom"

The siblings exchanged glances, unable to hold back, and burst into laughter. It truly was a bewildering trip to Washington.

Ying Guo, unlike Meng Xiaotian's familiar demeanor, stared at her phone for a while, then set it aside and despondently thought, I'll just wait until we meet to discuss it. Before long, the bus stopped at a small station, where only a few passengers were waiting to board outside on the platform. Ying Guo glanced around the carriage; there were already few people, and with two more getting off at this stop, there were now fewer than ten people left in the carriage.

He is contemplating whether to have something to eat first

Meng Xiaotian had been searching for the hamburger chain mentioned by Lin Yiyang since he got off the train. He walked all the way to the exit and finally saw the prominent sign, right next to Starbucks. Since he had found it, he was determined to fulfill his cousin's wish and buy something to eat. Yin Guo calculated the time and found no major issues, so he took Meng Xiaotian into the hamburger shop

Meng Xiaotian could not ascertain the reason, so he took out his phone and decided to consult Lin Yiyang for his opinion

How could I have forgotten it

... ...

"Let's go tomorrow, I don't feel like moving." Yin Guo was still immersed in the incident of the message, lacking interest.

Wu Wei said: "Everyone has arrived, you ran away, what does that mean?"

Yin Guo picked up the pen, his mind still occupied with those few messages, signing his name while still thinking about those messages

He unwrapped the aluminum foil, took a bite, and if it weren't for what Wu Wei had given him, he truly wouldn't have been able to eat it. He crumpled the aluminum foil into a ball and threw it into the trash can, then followed Wu Wei out of the train station

Wu Wei attempted to tear his clothes

What is your question?

Before Meng Xiaotian got off the train, he specifically took a photo of the hamburger shop. As soon as he got in the car, he happily posted a moment on his social media.

Zheng Yi replied to Xiao Guo: Yes, we must be pragmatic and not allow personal emotions to interfere

She was so frustrated that she couldn't hold back and kicked Meng Xiaotian, saying, "Such a waste."

Two poor souls, equally matched.

I casually clicked on it, and it was under that hamburger photo.

She was thinking of Zheng Yi, while Meng Xiaotian was thinking of Lin Yiyang, leading to the conclusion that the Lin surname brother is a wealthy man

Just got on the vehicle

Meng Xiaotian noticed that she had been staring at the hamburger picture and, only then realizing Lin Yiyang's comment, couldn't help but laugh: "Fortunately, you finally told the truth; otherwise, it would have been even worse"

Yin Guo and Meng Xiaotian exchanged glances for a full two seconds

Because Meng Xiaotian's face was covered by his clothing, the man with glasses had no opportunity to recognize him and walked past this carriage. Following the prompts on his phone, he proceeded forward, passing through two carriages, and saw Lin Yiyang's luggage bag

Delete it? People have already seen it. If we don't delete it, it will remain an eyesore.

Is there anything to eat in the bag? he asked

Where to? Meng Xiaotian was completely at a loss.

"It's generally okay," Yin Guo said, "This place is not known for its cuisine; if you want to eat well, New York is better."

"How is this restaurant? Have you eaten here?" her cousin asked her

She returned the signed document to the staff, retrieved her passport and credit card, and looked down at the room number on the key card

Every day I reply to Zheng Yi: Of course I would not deceive you; if I were a woman, I would definitely be interested in you

Go to the hotel, Yin Guo looks outside, the weather in Washington is better than in New York, anyway, it has all been booked, let's have a good time

Every day: My sister and I have also arrived in DC. Let's arrange a dinner tonight, Brother Lin

What should we invite him to eat? Have you had any good food in Washington? Meng Xiaotian asked

As they conversed back and forth, he began chatting with the driver, discussing everything from architecture to universities in Washington. The first school the driver mentioned was Georgetown, expressing without reservation his astonishment at the high costs of attending that institution, noting that the international students who come there are all wealthy individuals

After Wu Wei shook him a dozen times, he helplessly sat up straight and glanced at Wu Wei's wallet

As soon as she entered, she went to the front desk, anxiously confirming the room, handing over the passports and credit cards of both individuals to the front desk staff, discussing the reservation details, and waiting for the other party to process the check-in procedures

Meng Xiaotian showed the chat records to Yin Guo

Meng Xiaotian, aware of his wrongdoing, bowed in a gesture of supplication.

Lin Yiyang was being dragged forward

The brunette beauty immediately expressed her recommendation upon hearing the name of the restaurant, a century-old establishment. Due to its proximity to the White House, it is frequently visited by members of Congress, which attracts many people who wish to experience it for themselves. Most importantly, they can walk there from the hotel, as it is very close.

The hotel front desk completed the procedures and placed the passport, room card, and signed bill in front of Yin Guo

Yin Guo made a funny face, pointing outside the car window, meaning: hurry up and take a picture